8A1

VFR

GUNTERSVILLE MUNI/JOE STARNES FLD

GUNTERSVILLE · ALABAMA

Elev
614.6'
Longest RWY
5,500'06W/24W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 8A1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,614.6'
MSL · field 614.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06W
H/W +1 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF 8A1

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

K8A1 272235Z AUTO 15010G18KT 130V190 10SM CLR 27/18 A2996 RMK AO2 PRESFR
Wind
150° @ 10G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,153 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
ANB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GARY MCILQUHAM
Address
405 BUCK ISLAND RD, GUNTERSVILLE AL 35976

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON - SAT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 10 kt
RWY 06W
061°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 06W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06W · 061° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,615 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06W/24WFavored61° / 241°5,500 ftWATERStandard L
07/2561° / 241°5,005 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0745', tree, 604' from thr, 290' R of cntrln, slope 8
25PAPI 2-box left(3.35°)21', trees, 245' from thr, 127' R of cntrln, slope 2

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07
8A1 · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Huntsville Approach at 256-542-2070. When approach is closed contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and coyotes are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 7 and 25 have activated runway end identifier lights. Runway 25 has a precision approach path indicator. Runways 7 and 25 have medium intensity runway lights. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four seven self-service Avgas and full service Jet-A are available during normal operating hours.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 2The manager is on call after hours.Show FAA
  • 2Call out service is available at 256-582-6087.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 8A1

Answer card
ICAO
8A1
Name
GUNTERSVILLE MUNI/JOE STARNES FLD
Location
GUNTERSVILLE, ALABAMA
Elevation
614.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,614.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
06W/24W · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06W

Guntersville Muni/Joe Starnes Fld sits in Guntersville, Alabama. Field elevation is 614.6 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 5,500 ft on the water runway 06W/24W. The other runway is 07/25 at 5,005 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so a light piston pilot should plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Published remarks also note runway end identifier lights on 7 and 25. Runway 25 has a PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are available on 7 and 25. Deer, birds and coyotes are reported on and near the field. Keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

Guntersville Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet-A Prist. The published remarks say 24-hour self-service Avgas is available. Full service Jet-A is available during normal operating hours. For clearance delivery, contact Huntsville Approach. If approach is closed, use Memphis ARTCC. This is a non-towered field with mixed water and asphalt operations. Brief the runway surface before you get there and verify current local procedures with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at 8A1?
The longest runway is 06W/24W at 5,500 ft. It is a water runway, so plan for the surface and your aircraft performance before you go.
Does 8A1 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 8A1. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you file.
What is the pattern altitude at Guntersville Muni/Joe Starnes Fld?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for a light piston unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is 8A1 towered or non-towered?
8A1 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Which runway has the lights and PAPI at 8A1?
Runways 7 and 25 have medium intensity runway lights and runway end identifier lights. Runway 25 also has a PAPI.
What fuel is available on the field at 8A1?
Guntersville Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet-A Prist. The remarks also say 24-hour self-service Avgas is available. Full service Jet-A is available during normal operating hours.
Who do I call for clearance delivery into 8A1?
For clearance delivery, contact Huntsville Approach at 256-542-2070. If approach is closed, the remarks direct pilots to Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.
Are there wildlife hazards at 8A1?
Yes. The published remarks say deer, birds and coyotes are on and near the airport. Build that into your arrival and departure scan.

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